Clare Board Adds Girls Basketball Amid Shifting Attitudes
The Clare Board of Education approved adding girls basketball to the athletic program as the North Central Conference urges member schools to implement girls interscholastic sports. Estimated initial costs reach 2000 to 3000 dollars, with possible junior varsity and transportation expenses to follow.
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Clare Board of Education
North Central Conference
Clare
Boards of Education
Cadillac
Manistee
Benzie Central
Reed City
Chippewa Hills
Big Rapids
Richard Snyder
Bhays
Debates on taxes mirror national splits in pre income tax era
The Almanack notes how Michigan and other states faced similar questions on adding a state income tax to existing sales taxes. It recalls partisan stances before the Romney era, with Democrats favoring income taxes and opposing sales taxes, while Republicans preferred sales taxes. The piece hints at Oregon and Illinois roles aligning differently.
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Michigan
Oregon
Illinois
Tax cuts and spending loom in Michigan and beyond
The piece surveys state fiscal policy with Michigan seeking tax cuts despite a near 5 billion dollar budget and California and Connecticut moving toward tax reductions or reforms. It notes higher revenue, federal sharing, and lower welfare caseloads as drivers, while politicians seek to reassure voters and pursue reelection.
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Michigan
Milliken
Weekend repair misadventure and Michigan politics
A man wrangles a license plate with a monkey wrench and pliers as a neighbor lends a hand in a night repair. The piece shifts to Michigan Democratic woes, Morley Winograd taking over as chairman, and the 1974 outlook with Gov. Milliken’s strong standing and party splits over Vietnam and busing.
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Morley Winograd
Troy
Winograd
Oakland County
William G. Milliken
Milliken
Philip A. Hart
Lenore Romney
Hart
Sander Levin
Michigan Dems face unity test after 1972 convention
Lansing report notes Winograd's UAW backing yet need to woo liberal wing and youth caucus as he odds with Milliken era Republicans. It cites party strength in Michigan, suggests Winograd has about a year to build an organization, raise funds, and craft issues to unseat Milliken amid labor power and GOP liberalizing trends.
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Winograd
United Auto Workers
UAW
George Romney
Milliken
Governor’s Proposal Raises District B to 49 Mills
The Governor’s plan would push District B from 25 to 49 mills, adding 240 dollars per pupil and shifting local revenues. Combined with state aid, District A would reach 1 005 dollars per pupil for its educational program, while District B currently levies 25 mills to receive the same amount. The present system is inequitable as some districts pay higher taxes for equivalent expenditures. Continued on page five.
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John Engler
Mt. Pleasant
District A
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